Prediction Studies for the Performance of a Single Cylinder High Speed Spark Ignition Linier Engine with Spring Mechanism as Return Cycle

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Problem statement: Most concepts of linear engines were constructed a s opposed pistons with complicated control devise to drive the engine s. The advantage of the engines was their high overall efficiency. Approach: Although the efficiency was higher than conventiona l engine, however, it did not be applied yet, because the design of th ese engines was not only difficult to fabricate, bu t also it has little chance to compete the traditiona l engines in the market. Spring is adopted as a ret urn force of the piston movement technique. Results: The unique of using spring as return cycle is the main characteristic of these engines. However, stro ke of the engine is not constant as in the traditio nal engine. The problem is that, the expansion stroke i s depending on thrust force of piston. On the other hand, the engine needs to operate in variable speed and load. This study is a prediction of the performance of both rotational and linear engines. Conclusion/Recommendations: The result of the examination can be used as return cycle design data of a single cylinder linear engine with spring device. As a result, the spring mechanism can be ad opted to be used as return cycle in linear engine.